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GALVESTON, TX -- A memorial service will be held 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 14 at the Tremont House in Galveston, TX for the late Dr. Bryan, of Sandia Park, New Mexico.Born in Nashville to the late Lawton and Velma Bryan, he died Sept. 27, 2010 in Albuquerque, NM.Dr. Bryan is survived by his wife of 58 years, Peggy M. Bryan; son Ralph T. (Carolyn K.) Bryan -- all of Sandia Park, NM. and daughter Janice M. (Oscar N.) Longoria of League City, TX.Also surviving are grandchildren Adam Longoria, Alyssa Longoria and Kate Longoria of League City, TX, Mason Bryan and Graham Bryan of Sandia Park, NM; his sister Katharine C. Bryan of Knoxville and by many cousins in Tennessee and Kentucky.In honor, the family invites friend to join them in creating a scholarship fund called UTMB George T. Bryan Student Scholars.Contributions can be mailed to the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston Development Office at 301 University Blvd.; Galveston, TX 77555-0148; Attn. Cindy Riley. Arrangements by French Mortuary, Albuquerque, NM.

WATERTOWN -- Funeral services have been scheduled for 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 1 at the Hunter Funeral Home for Ms. Williams, 80, of Watertown.Born in Smithville, she died Sept. 28, 2010 at Lebanon's University Medical Center.The daughter of the late Robert and Evelyn Blumb Hibdon, she was a social worker.The family will receive friends prior to services on Friday. Burial will be at the Jones Hill Cemetery.Survivors include: children Brenda (Harodl) McAnally of Smyrna, Pam (Lynn) Jones of Murfreesboro, Lisa (John) Hutchinson of COmmerce, Mike Price and Timmy Price -- both of Watertown.Also surviving are greandchildren Michael Smotherman, Nicole Rae, Kevin and Brian McAnally and Kim Wilson; 17 great, grandchildren, a great, great, granddaughter as well as sisters Reba (Ray) Graham of Legionier, PA and Robi (Don) Smith of Murfreesboro.In addition to her parents, Ms. Williams is preceded in death by brother Leonard Hibdon and granddaughter Lea Holliday.Watertown's Hunter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

A private family memorial service has been planned for Mr. LoVetere, 50, of Watertown.Born in Nashville, and a tree trimmer, he died Sept. 26, 2010 in Lebanon.Survivors include: loving companion Sonia Driver, daughter Amber Vaughn of Austin, TX and granddaughter Bailey Vaughn.Also surviving are parents John and Deanie LoVetere of Watertown, sister Denise Jones, nephew Jonathan Jones as well as several aunts, uncles and cousins.Watertown's Hunter Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

GORDONSVILLE – Funeral services will be held 12 Noon Friday, Oct. 1 at the Gordonsville Chapel of Bass Funeral Home for Mr. Whited, 65, of Gordonsville.The son of the late Retta B. Thompson and Norman B. Whited, the Smith County native died Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2010 at St. Thomas Hospital, Nashville.The Whited family will receive friends at the Gordonsville Chapel Friday from 10 a.m. until service time.Services will be conducted by Elder Charles Allen Gentry. Interment will follow in the Gordonsville Cemetery. Survivors include: daughter Sabrina Brooks of Goodlettsville, grandchildren Jessica Ann Adams, Nick Brooks, Christopher Brooks and Tonya Curbo; and three great grandchildren.Also surviving: sister Cassie Stewart of Bowlings Branch, brothers Connie Wilson Whited of Lebanon and James Roy Whited of Rock City. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by siblings Billy Whited and Toye Inez Smotherman. Arrangements by Bass Funeral Home, Gordonsville.